IRS is about suspension not so much drive. Each wheel goes up and down over
bumps by itself as it is not physically joined to the other wheel. A live
axle means if one wheel goes up the other tries to go down because the are
joined
to each other by an axle casing.
You could try and read How to plan and build a fast road car -
www.veloce.co.uk
Regards
Daniel1312
In a message dated 31/05/07 00:15:48 GMT Daylight Time, mconn2@bright.net
writes:
> Daniel,
>
> Okay, I'm beginning to get the idea, I think. Thank you.
>
> So, a spridget does not have IRS. IRS means both rear wheels are being
> driven by the engine, but independently of each other.
>
> A spridget's rear wheels are connected so they are driven together as one,
> and are called a "live axle".
>
> Question, if you were to bring one rear wheel off the ground, and run the
> engine with the vehicle in, say, first gear, what would happen? Would the
>car
> want to move forward? I think both the live axle and the IRS would attempt
> to move forward. Yes?
>
> Questions, what is negative camber for IRS and what are the "different set
> of handling rules" for both systems?
>
> Question, what is the advantage of one system against the other?
>
> I assume you're a busy man, and it may be that you don't have the time to
> answer my questions. In that event (and I'll understand) can you recommend
>a
> good "for dummies" type book for me to read? I'd rather have my questions
> answered by you guys, but do understand the "busy" situation.
>
> Michael
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